Vocab Unit 3 Flashcards
Acculturation
The modification of the social patterns, traits or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Abominate
To have an intense dislike or hatred for someone
Adventitious
Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential
Ascribe
To assign or refer to, attribute
Circuitous
Roundabout, not direct
Commiserate
To sympathize, have pity
Enjoin
To direct or order, to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way, to prohibit
Expedite
To make easy, cause to progress faster
Expiate
I make amends for, to make up for, to avert
Ferment
A state of great excitement, agitation or turbulence. To be in or work in such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Inadvertent
Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Nominal
Existing in name only not real; to small to be considered or taken seriously
Noncommittal
Not decisive or definite, unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
Peculate
To steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use
Proclivity
A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (esp. If human character or behavior)
Sangfroid
Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Seditious
Resistant to lawful authority, having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Tenuous
Thin, slender, both dense, lacking clarity or sharpness of slight importance or significance, lacking a sound basis poorly supported
Vitriolic
Butter, sarcastic, highly caustic, or biting (like a string acid)
Wheedle
To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
